Why did the rebels of 1381 target the church, beheading the archbishop of Canterbury ?
Correct answer: D. The church was among the greatest of oppressive landowners.
- A. Their leaders were Lollards, advocating radical religious reform.
- B. The common people were still essentially pagan.
- C. They believed that writing, a skill largely confined to the clergy, was a form of black magic
- D. The church was among the greatest of oppressive landowners.
Explanation
The rebels resented the Church because it was one of the largest landowners and was seen as part of the oppressive social order. The revolt was not primarily a pagan reaction or a Lollard-led campaign.
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